ADSB Receiver (Android App)

This app enables your device to receive live ADSB data (978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz ES). All you need is a supported USB dongle and an OTG cable, both available from various sources on the internet for less than $20.-.

Available in the Android store as a free version (which requires the app to be restarted once a certain amount of frames have been received) and as an unlimited "Pro" version. No subscription required!

Use this app to provide live ADSB data to Avare! All data received (traffic and weather) will be made available automatically, once Avare has been detected. (Make sure to enable "Use ADSB Weather" in Avare.)

Attach a supported USB dongle to your Android device by using an OnTheGo (OTG) cable. Make sure your device supports OTG! Start the app and allow access to the dongle. You should see packages flowing in quickly, depending on your location.

Click on an aircraft in the "Traffic" view to show it on the map - or open the "Map" view directly. Clicking on the text-box after selecting an aircraft on the map will provide additional details.

Do not use any battery-saving modes if you need the app to run in the background.

Please note: ADSB equipment is not yet mandatory in all countries. It will be for many aircraft in the United States by 2020 and in Europe by 2017. Until then, you might only see some of the categories listed below.

Category

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Category

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Light

Small

Large

High Vortex

Heavy

High Performance

Rotorcraft

Glider

Lighter Than Air

Skydiver

Ultralight

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Spacecraft

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Does this app require an active internet connection?

No, all ADSB data is received over the air. It is in fact recommended to disable all network communications (enable flight mode) to save battery power. However, if you are using the internal Map, you will require an active internet connection.

Does this app work everywhere?

Yes, Avare ADSB works globally.The free Avare app provides FAA aviation materials for the United States, plus non-current TPC and ONC charts for Canada and most of the world.

Is it required to "root" the Android device for this app?

No.

I see data coming in on the "Data" screen, but the map is still empty?

Just wait a bit longer. Various single frames need to be received, in order to display the data on the map.

The rtl-sdr and dump978 related work is licensed under GPL. METAR report decoding is covered under LGPL. All other parts are licensed under FreeBSD. Please refer to the links and the header of each source file for details.

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